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Statistics release on stop and search and arrests for notifiable offences for March 2026, now including detentions under Sections 135 and 136 of the Mental Health Act previously published elsewhere, enabling consolidated reporting on police powers.
Motion to approve the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) which sets out the annual funding allocation for each police force across England and Wales, providing parliamentary approval of the distribution of central police grant for the year.
Text of Rt Hon Alex Norris MP’s swearing‑in speech as Lord Chancellor at the Royal Courts of Justice, setting out his priorities on justice, the rule of law and the judiciary on assuming the office.
Attorney General Ellie Reeves announced the CPS will expand victim support so every domestic abuse survivor or victim nationally is assigned a dedicated victim liaison officer as part of a nationwide service expansion.
Police Service of Northern Ireland publishes annual trends from 2006/07 to 2025/26 for drug seizure incidents and arrests, broken down by class A, B and C drugs to show long‑run enforcement activity.
Impact assessments for the Crime and Policing Act 2026 set out anticipated effects of the legislation on agencies, victims and communities, covering costs, operational impacts and implementation considerations across policing and justice bodies.
DEFRA has launched a new waste tracking system to monitor waste movements and target criminal activity, marking the first stage of a programme intended to place waste offenders under greater scrutiny and improve enforcement.
The Lord Chancellor has approved Tim De Meyer’s appointment as the Policing member of the Sentencing Council for a three-year term beginning 1 October 2026, filling the statutory policing representation on the Council.
A week of action targeting people-smuggling at the Irish border led to nearly 50 arrests, reported alongside a wider 74% rise in organised immigration crime arrests, as part of intensified enforcement against criminal migration networks.
Home Office consultation proposes new controls on toxic chemicals used to manufacture dangerous weapons, following recommendations from the Southport Inquiry and aiming to tighten regulation and prevent misuse.
Government consultation proposes amendments to the Poisons Act 1972 to tighten regulation of explosives precursors and other poisons, aiming to strengthen licensing, controls and enforcement to reduce misuse and improve public safety.
Annual report for 1 April 2025–31 March 2026 summarising independent custody visits in Northern Ireland, providing data on visits, detainee contacts and recorded outcomes by visiting volunteers.
New Ministry of Justice language services contracts came into effect on 5 October 2026, intended to deliver more consistent, reliable and accessible interpretation and translation across HM Courts and Tribunals Service.
The Youth Justice Board has published its formal response to the Criminal Justice Board Wales’ Annual Report and Anti‑Racism Report, setting out the YJB’s reaction and likely next steps on youth justice and racism issues in Wales.
Lord Chancellor Alex Norris announced measures to tackle drones and drug supply into prisons, and pledged new schemes to support offenders into employment and stable accommodation on release to reduce reoffending.
Provides an overview of the Security Industry Authority’s recent regulatory activity, enforcement actions and compliance trends affecting licensed security personnel and businesses.
The Independent Restraint Review Panel’s 2025 summary sets out the IRRP’s work during the year, led by Independent Chair Colin Allars, reviewing use and oversight of restraint in prisons and related recommendations.
Quarterly statistics on criminal court activity in England and Wales (April–June 2026), reporting volumes, case types and timeliness across the criminal courts to track performance and case backlogs.
Prime Minister announces a national rollout of specialist rape courts across England and Wales so cases of rape and sexual offences are prioritised and heard in specialist court settings aimed at improving victim outcomes.
Evaluations of three pilots run April 2024–March 2025 examine measures designed to reduce unnecessary family court delays, reporting on pilot delivery, impacts on case timeliness and lessons for broader adoption.
Youth Justice Agency workload overview for Northern Ireland covering 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with trend analysis from 2021/22 on referrals, custody usage and key demographics.
The Home Office has introduced new firearms‑licensing safeguards intended to strengthen public safety and help police better assess applicant risks before issuing licences.
HM Prison and Probation Service has published action plans for Risley Prison setting out measures to address concerns raised by HM Inspectorate of Prisons following recent inspections.
Quarterly legal aid statistics for April to June 2026 report activity across criminal and civil legal aid, family mediation, legal aid providers and central funds payments for England and Wales.
A breakdown of cases lists occasions when the Advocate General for Scotland has appeared or been represented for the UK Government, detailing involvement across legal matters affecting UK‑Scotland interests.
Science advice notes summarise evidence on causes of violence‑fixated individuals, the role of social media in fixation, and the effectiveness of interventions to reduce risk and prevent violent behaviour.
HM Prison and Probation Service publishes action plans for Lindholme Prison responding to HMIP inspection findings, setting out measures to tackle identified issues in safety, rehabilitation and regime delivery across the site.
The annual statistics detail Northern Ireland use of powers under the Terrorism Act 2000, Terrorism (Northern Ireland) Act 2006, Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 and Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 for January–December 2025.
An independent senior lawyer reviewed delays in resolving Horizon shortfall claims, and assessed communication by the Post Office and Department for Business and Trade with claimants about those delays.
CSV data files publishing activity in the legal aid system for England and Wales (April to June 2026) are released as the source behind the official quarterly legal aid statistics bulletin.